What an investigative piece by two of the best sports journalists, Yahoo! Sports’ Charles Robinson and Dan Wetzel. This is devastating and BIG for collegiate athletics. During a 11-month investigation, “a University of Miami booster, incarcerated for his role in a $930 million Ponzi scheme, has told Yahoo! Sports he provided thousands of impermissible benefits to at least 72 athletes from…
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JaJuan Johnson and E’twaun Moore introduced in Boston
The Boston Celtics may now be the Beantown Boilermakers. Or East Lafayette. Former Purdue leaders JaJuan Johnson and E’Twaun Moore are taking their talents to Boston to join one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Today the former Boilermakers were introduced by Celtics President Danny Ainge. At first glance, the jersey’s seem to…
Indiana natives Howard, Johnson and Moore hope to hear their name called at the 2011 NBA Draft
Tonight, dreams will be made at the 2011 NBA Draft in New Jersey. For 60 young men, today is the day. (For a complete draft order, click here.) JaJuan Johnson tested the NBA waters last season but was smart to return for his final year of eligibility. At 6-10, 221, JJ has the height to…
Matt Painter stole the spotlight away from Butler and got the money he wanted
Matt Painter executed his plan thoroughly and he got his wish. Did anyone really think he was leaving? What kind of statement would that have sent to the athletic department and Purdue faithful. Many folks have suggested this whole ordeal wasn’t all about the money. Yeah, getting a $1 million dollar bonus, no big deal….
To stay or go? What Coach Painter wants and Purdue’s poor handling of the situation
Purdue has stolen some spotlight from the Final Four bound Butler Bulldogs in their attempt to retain head coach Matt Painter. He is contemplating leaving West Lafayette after six seasons to take over the program at Missouri. There are many items going into the decision. The first of which, is Painter’s relationship with athletic director…